---
title: "Sanju"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sanju-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 496328
imdb_id: "tt6452574"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 161
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 233
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Sanju (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sanju-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Sanju" (2018).
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Sanju.
Year: 2018.
Language: Indian Hindi-language.
Genre: Biographical comedy drama.
Director: Rajkumar Hirani (also edited).
Writers: Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijat Joshi.
Producers: Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra.
Production Banners: Rajkumar Hirani Films and Vinod Chopra Films.
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala, Vicky Kaushal.
Subject: Movie star Sanjay Dutt.
Plot details: Explores crucial chapters of Sanjay Dutt's dramatic and controversial real life. Covers his tryst with drugs and trials/tribulations in the Arms Acts case and the 1993 Mumbai blasts. Follows his journey through fame, personal struggles, and legal troubles that led to his imprisonment.
Release date (US): 06/29/2018.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rajkumar Hirani
- **Networks / Studios**: Rajkumar Hirani Films, Vinod Chopra Films, Vidhu Vinod Chopra Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ranbir Kapoor** as *Sanjay Dutt*
- **Paresh Rawal** as *Sunil Dutt*
- **Vicky Kaushal** as *Kamlesh Kanhaiyalal Kapasi*
- **Anushka Sharma** as *Winnie Diaz*
- **Dia Mirza** as *Manyata Dutt*
- **Manisha Koirala** as *Nargis Dutt*
- **Sonam Kapoor Ahuja** as *Ruby*
- **Boman Irani** as *Ruby's father / Dr. Asthana*
- **Karishma Tanna** as *Pinky*
- **Jim Sarbh** as *Zubin Mistry*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Sanju online?
Sanju is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Sanju worth watching?
Sanju holds a community rating of 7.2/10 based on 233 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Sanju and when was it released?
Sanju is a feature film with a runtime of 161 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Sanju?
Sanju was directed by Rajkumar Hirani.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sanju — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/496328)
- [Sanju - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanju)
- [Sanju (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/496328/cast)
- [Sanju - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanju)
- [Sanju (2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6452574/)
- [Sanju - Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)

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